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Published July 10, 2008 2:36 PM

The CCYP promotes the status of children and young people in research, policy and practice. It brings together four important strands: an interdisciplinary approach; a focus on research, education and advocacy for children and young people; an emphasis on cross-sectoral partnerships to promote evidence-based policy and practice and the inclusion and participation of children and young people.

Published July 10, 2008 12:10 PM

The Transformational Practices Initiative (TPI) is a research concentration at the University of Western Sydney, comprised of academics who share an articulated purpose in research and scholarship on change for just ends, both as outcome and process.  

Published July 10, 2008 4:12 PM

The Children’s Issues Centre aims to make a difference in children’s lives by improving policy and practice relating to children, young people and their families/whānau. The Centre serves as an interdisciplinary forum for researchers, practitioners, policy makers and students with an interest in advancing knowledge about children’s development, well-being and rights. The Centre's research, teaching and advocacy is underpinned by its commitment to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and how this is honoured within Aotearoa New Zealand.